Clinical Overview
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an essential gland responsible for producing digestive enzymes and blood sugar regulating hormones. Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and requires urgent inpatient management, while chronic pancreatitis causes irreversible scarring and digestion impairment. Dr. Rajendra Bhati provides specialized pancreatic disease management in Jodhpur.
Common Symptoms
- Severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back
- Pain that worsens after eating fatty meals
- Nausea, persistent vomiting, and abdominal tenderness
- Oily, foul-smelling stools (steatorrhea) and weight loss in chronic cases
Causes & Contributing Factors
Diagnostic Evaluation Procedures
- Serum amylase and lipase enzyme levels
- Abdominal Ultrasound, Contrast CT scan, or MRCP imaging
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) for detailed parenchymal visualization
Treatment & Management Protocol
When should I see a gastroenterologist?
Seek assessment if symptoms persist, recur, disturb sleep or affect eating and daily activities. Tests and treatment are selected for your history and examination; not everyone needs every test listed above.
Warning signs: seek urgent care
Vomiting blood, black tarry stools, fainting, new confusion, severe persistent abdominal pain, or fever with jaundice require urgent hospital assessment. Do not wait for an appointment response.
Liver care in Jodhpur · Gastroenterology consultationFrequently asked questions
Does acute pancreatitis need urgent assessment?
Severe persistent upper abdominal pain, especially with vomiting or fever, needs urgent hospital assessment. Treatment depends on severity and cause; a routine appointment or diet plan is not a substitute.